A topical gel is a gel material, which often contains some form of medicine and is applied on the skin or the mucus membranes. While we think of topical gel as meant only for the skin, there are many gels for toothaches and teething, and for various conditions affecting the vagina, like vaginal dryness. Many people choose gel forms when they are applying topical medications, especially over lotions or ointments. In a majority of cases a topical gel is clear and it has the tendency to be more readily absorbed by the skin in comparison to a lotion or an ointment. You usually won’t find traces of the applied gel after you’ve placed it on the skin.

Topical Gels: Topical gels are different from creams in that they generally have an alcohol base. They have a tendency to dry fast and are fairly less messy than creams. Testosterone is absorbed very effectively by the use of a topical gel. In fact, I find that excess testosterone levels can be very easily achieved. Their dosage may be just half or even one fourth of the oral doses. Some physicians have suggested using testosterone directly on the clitoris for sexual enhancement. One must use a vaginal cream. (more…)